Each year FHE Health awards two outstanding individuals, one an undergraduate and one a graduate student, with a $5000 scholarship to help further their education in the field of addiction, mental/behavioral health and/or psychiatry. In this second of two blogs spotlighting this year’s winners, you’ll meet Dona Nguyen, ... Read More
The First Responder Families Podcast: An Introduction
First responders and their loved ones face unique occupational stressors and mental health challenges that can be isolating and overwhelming. FHE Health’s First Responder Families Podcast is a free wellness resource designed specifically for this audience. It offers a welcoming space for first responder families to ... Read More
5 Major Life Events That Impact Women’s Mental Health
Updated on April 3, 2025 From premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy, women deal with many issues in life that are unique to their gender. Those life changes and other factors can lead women of all backgrounds and situations to experience mental health or addiction issues, and busy modern schedules don't help. Often, ... Read More
Unique Barriers That Women Face in the Recovery Process
Drug and alcohol addiction affects women differently than men, according to the research. Women are physiologically more susceptible. They are also more vulnerable to the adverse side effects, such as liver damage and overdose. In addition to these challenges, women are more prone to relapsing in recovery, often due to ... Read More
2024 Hope for Healing Undergraduate Recipient Shares Story of Resilience
Each year FHE Health awards two outstanding individuals, one an undergraduate and one a graduate student, with a $5000 scholarship to help further their education in the field of addiction, mental/behavioral health and/or psychiatry. In this first of two blogs spotlighting this year’s winners, you’ll meet Joseph ... Read More
How Addiction Takes a Toll on Relationships with Dr. Sachi
The impact of addiction on relationships is unquestionable. Anyone struggling with addiction quickly discovers that it’s impossible to maintain the destructive behaviors of a drug or alcohol problem without affecting their close relationships with family and friends. Likewise, anyone with an addicted ... Read More
Meet the 2024 Winners of the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”!
Last week, we introduced you to eight outstanding finalists for this year’s “Hope for Healing Scholarship,” each with an inspirational story to tell. We can’t thank them enough for their contributions in the field of behavioral health and wish them the very best in their pursuits. They will go far! Once again, the ... Read More
Ketamine Safety: Facts from a Medical Expert
Ketamine has earned a reputation for being a “miracle drug” for those with hard-to-treat, suicidal depression. That has spurred a growing number of providers nationwide, including FHE Health, to prescribe the drug. Ketamine’s meteoric success as an antidepressant has raised questions about the drug’s safety, ... Read More














